Seroprevalence of diphtheria toxoid IgG antibodies in the Malaysian population

Seroprevalence of diphtheria toxoid IgG antibodies in the Malaysian population

Abstract Background Despite high childhood immunization coverage, sporadic cases of diphtheria have been reported in Malaysia in recent years. This study aims to evaluate the seroprevalence of diphtheria among the Malaysian population. Methods A total of 3317 respondents age 2 years old to 60 years...

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Main Authors: Ahmad Faudzi Yusoff, Zatil Zahidah Mohd Sharani, Chee Cheong Kee, Nuur Hafizah Md Iderus, Ahmed Syahmi Syafiq Md Zamri, Tharmarajah Nagalingam, Mohd Safrin Mohamad Bashaabidin, Wan Abdul Hannan Wan Ibadullah, Sumarni Mohd Ghazali, Ainur Yusniza Yusof, Yee Ming Ching, Nurhanani Mohamed Nor, Balqis Kamarudin, Norazah Ahmad, Masita Arip
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Seroprevalence
Immunization
Diphtheria
Toxoid IgG antibodies
ELISA
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06285-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06285-3

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